Mitsubishi 2015 OUTLANDER, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
l The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON. You can
deactivate the system by pressing down the
“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the display/
indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch;
the indicator is turned off.
CAUTION
l For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION
l Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
NOTE
l When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such
situations, temporarily turning off the ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it
easier to move out your vehicle.
l Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
l
If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation indicator or
ASC OFF indicator
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- ASC operation indicator
The indicator will blink when the
ASC is operating.
- ASC OFF indicator
This indicator will turn on when the
ASC is turned off with the “ASC
OFF” switch.
CAUTION
l
When indicator blinks, ASC is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or that
your vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip.
If this happens, drive slower with less accel-
erator input.
l If the temperature in the braking system con-
tinues to increase due to continuous brake
control on a slippery road surface, the in-
dicator will blink. To prevent the brake sys-
tem from overheating, the brake control of
the traction control function will be tempora-
rily suspended.
The engine control of the traction control
function and normal brake operation will not
be affected. Park your vehicle in a safe
place. When the temperature in the braking
system has come down, the indicator will
be turned off and the traction control func-
tion will start operating again.
NOTE
l
The indicator may turn on when you start
the engine. This means that the battery volt-
age momentarily dropped when the engine
was started. It does not indicate a malfunc-
tion, provided that the indicator goes out im-
mediately.
l When a compact spare tyre has been put on
your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tyre
will be lower, making it more likely that the
indicator will blink.
Active stability control (ASC)*
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